Bedeutung
Referring to mother and father
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Javanese culture, 'orang tua' are often addressed as 'Romo' and 'Ibu'. The concept of 'Sungkeman' is a vital ritual where children show absolute respect. In this matrilineal society, the 'orang tua' (specifically the mother) holds significant power in the household and inheritance. Urban youth use 'Bokap' and 'Nyokap'. This slang is so common that even some parents refer to themselves this way when joking with their kids. It is common for adult children to live with their 'orang tua' until they are married, and sometimes even after. This is seen as a way to support the family.
Keep it Simple
Don't worry about pluralizing. 'Orang tua' works for one set of parents or many.
Avoid 'Old'
Don't use 'orang tua' to describe a friend who is just a bit older than you; it's strictly for parents or the elderly.
Bedeutung
Referring to mother and father
Keep it Simple
Don't worry about pluralizing. 'Orang tua' works for one set of parents or many.
Avoid 'Old'
Don't use 'orang tua' to describe a friend who is just a bit older than you; it's strictly for parents or the elderly.
Slang Mastery
Use 'Bokap Nyokap' with friends to sound like a local, but never use it with teachers or bosses.
Respect is Key
Always mention your parents with a tone of respect in Indonesia; it's a major social green flag.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase for 'parents'.
Saya sayang _____ saya.
'Orang tua' is the standard term for parents.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'My parents live in Bandung'?
Choose one:
Option B is the most natural. Option A means 'My elderly people', and Option C is redundant.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Di mana _____ kamu? B: Mereka ada di rumah.
The pronoun 'mereka' (they) and the context of home suggest 'parents'.
Match the term to the context.
Match 'Bokap Nyokap' to its context.
'Bokap Nyokap' is Jakarta slang for parents.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSaya sayang _____ saya.
'Orang tua' is the standard term for parents.
Choose one:
Option B is the most natural. Option A means 'My elderly people', and Option C is redundant.
A: Di mana _____ kamu? B: Mereka ada di rumah.
The pronoun 'mereka' (they) and the context of home suggest 'parents'.
Match 'Bokap Nyokap' to its context.
'Bokap Nyokap' is Jakarta slang for parents.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually, it refers to both. To specify one, say 'salah satu orang tua saya' or just 'ayah'/'ibu'.
To their face, yes. Use 'Bapak' or 'Ibu'. Use 'orang tua' only as a third-person description.
'Orang tua' is biological/legal parents. 'Wali' is a legal guardian who might not be a parent.
Simply add 'saya' after the phrase: 'orang tua saya'.
No, it is very informal slang used mainly in Jakarta and among youth.
No, 'orang tua' is used for both singular and plural contexts in Indonesian.
No, for in-laws use 'mertua'.
It means 'single parent'.
Yes, in digital communication, 'ortu' is a very common abbreviation.
It reflects the cultural association between age, wisdom, and parental authority.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ibu bapak
synonymMother and father
Wali murid
specialized formGuardian of a student
Mertua
builds onParents-in-law
Anak
contrastChild
Lansia
similarElderly
